Penn State spring report
Penn State's open spring practice listed several limited/out players — QB Rocco Becht (limited), OT Anthony Donkoh (out), WRs Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen (out), LBs Tony Rojas and Alex Tatsch (out), DE Max Granville (limited), and TEs Andrew Rappleyea and Gabe Burkle (out). (247sports.com) (x.com) Coach Matt Campbell personally worked with the offensive line and has publicly pushed for a physical, aggressive O‑line identity he says will 'put on a show' this spring. (si.com) (247sports.com)
Coach Matt Campbell reported Rocco Becht has been throwing for a little over three weeks, has participated in 3‑on‑2 and throwing drills but will be held out of live reps as he continues his rehab. (gopsusports.com) Redshirt freshman Alex Manske is not practicing this spring, a development that pushed transfer Connor Barry into the No. 2 quarterback role; Barry played at Division III Christopher Newport and is listed around 6‑1, 206. (si.com) PennLive calls third‑year lineman Cooper Cousins a contender to start at guard and identifies redshirt freshman Malachi Goodman as a candidate to make a significant jump into Penn State’s offensive line rotation. (pennlive.com) Campbell emphasized the value of a 15‑practice spring structure and the program has scheduled Blue‑White weekend for April 25, 2026, while leaving the exact scrimmage format dependent on team health. (on3.com) Penn State opened the majority of its second spring practice to media and 247Sports published more than six minutes of Holuba Hall practice clips showing drill work and situational periods. (247sports.com) Campbell said the current absences will provide expanded reps for younger players and that coaches are emphasizing controlled work — 7‑on‑7 and air routes — to build timing and development without live contact. (si.com)
